Ptosis means drooping of one or both the eyelids. A patient may have droopy eyelids since birth or may develop this condition later in life, depending on the cause.Ptosis or drooping lids may pose a visual problem if the lid comes far down enough to affect the central part of vision and obstruct the visual…
Read MoreOne of the leading causes of preventable blindness worldwide is cataract or gradual change in the clarity of the natural lens inside the eye. Contrary to general belief, cataract or lens opacity may develop at any stage in life even in children. Children can be born with cataracts or develop them in their early years…
Read MoreOne of the cosmetic complaints a patient may have is development of lines and creases around the eyes and forehead. These appear as part of the normal aging process. Commonly known as laugh lines, frown lines, these tend to deepen with time.A quick, almost painless method is Botox injections which can be carefully injected at…
Read MoreOne of the most common eye symptoms experienced by children and adults alike, is eye strain. Eye strain encompasses pain in and around the eye, headache or even shoulder pain. An individual may experience excessive watering of eyes or feel the need to frequently rub the eyes to relieve discomfort. This happens when you subconsciously try to…
Read MoreTrabeculectomy: A safe surgery to lower intraocular pressure in uncontrolled glaucoma There are many operations for the treatment of glaucoma. Some procedures are recent developments in the surgical treatment of glaucoma, while others have been invented, performed and time tested for many years. One such operation that has been around for decades is a trabeculectomy.…
Read MoreAre newer types of cornea transplants like Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty or DMEK a safe and successful surgery? The first question that comes to your mind as a patient is about this newer type of corneal transplant procedure and its benefits. Is this right procedure for you and what happens if it does not work?…
Read MoreThe cornea is the uppermost layer of the eye. It is a clear, transparent dome or lens shaped mass that refracts and focuses light back onto the retina, for clarity of vision. Damage to the cornea, whether due to eye disease, infection or injury, may result in cornea losing its transparency or changing shape (such…
Read MoreDr Syeda Aisha Bokhari is a well-established ophthalmologist eye specialist who has been trained in both the U.K as well as in Pakistan and is adept at dealing with eye problems in children as well as in adults. She practices at The Eye Center- Dr. Mahnaz Naveed Shah & Associates, where some of the best…
Read MoreChild eye care and examinations According to the WHO, around 19 million children worldwide suffer with visual impairment. The eyes develop very rapidly, meaning that any underlying children’s eye health issues can escalate fast. Timely detection and treatment of any childhood eye disease can prevent serious complications including irreparable total vision loss. Starting at birth,…
Read MoreA comprehensive eye examination by a qualified eye specialist is a necessary component of taking care of your eyes. In a comprehensive eye examination not only is your eye sight checked but a expert examination is carried out paying attention to each layer and structure within the human eye. When needed additional diagnostic tests can…
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